Adrien Arpel
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Charles Hoover to president and chief operating officer, succeeding Bary Blank, who will remain chairman and CEO. Hoover will oversee day-to-day operations during the company's "next phase of major growth and strategic development," Adrien Arpel said. He will also "preserve the positive corporate culture that has been developed among the loyal employees during strenuous times." Adrien Arpel (formally Alfin) recently resolved a breach of contract lawsuit with company founder Adrienne Newman ("The Rose Sheet" May 18, In Brief)...